Acquisition Sculpteo joins 3D Prod group to form new European leader in 3D printing

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With Sculpteo joining the 3D Prod group, two French additive manufacturing specialists are combining their strengths in industrial production, digital manufacturing and international customer service. The new group will employ 100 people and aims to expand from prototyping and one-off parts into larger-scale series production, targeting 20 million euros in revenue by 2027.

3D Prod announces the acquisition of Sculpteo. This merger unites two complementary areas of expertise: industrial 3D printing in the Vosges and Île-de-France regions in France, creating a European leading player capable of supporting manufacturers from prototype to large-scale production. This acquisition marks the return of Sculpteo to French ownership after its acquisition by BASF New Business (a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF) in 2019. This acquisition occurs in the context of a global 3D printing market valued at 24 billion dollars in 2025, which is expected to double within five years.

3D Prod, a player in industrial 3D printing backed by Platex (a specialist in plastic injection moulding), is acquiring Sculpteo. The transaction is being advised by the French law firm Lasserre Avocats; the transaction amount remains confidential.

Overview of the new group:

• 100 employees

• 17 million euros in combined revenue, with a target of 20 million euros by 2027

• More than 1,250,000 parts produced annually

• More than 7,000 corporate clients, from SMEs to large corporations

• Sectors covered: automotive, aerospace, healthcare, design, and industry

• Two production sites: Vosges and Villejuif in the Île-de-France region, providing combined global coverage of 62 countries

• One of the largest HP 3D printer fleets in the world

3D Prod adds industrial production capacity, finishing expertise, a broad technology portfolio including plastic injection moulding, and an established European manufacturing base. Sculpteo brings a proven digital platform, design expertise and access to an international customer base. Together, the companies aim to serve customers from startups to large corporations across the full additive manufacturing value chain — from rapid prototyping and one-off parts to industrial series production. The combined group will also operate one of the world’s largest fleets of HP MJF 3D printers.

Alexandre d’Orsetti, CEO of Sculpteo: “Combining the offerings of both companies will give customers access to a broader portfolio of materials and services, delivering an even more comprehensive industrial 3D printing solution.”

The group's strategy is structured in two distinct phases. Initially, the objective is to optimize commercial synergies and production by leveraging the complementary strengths of the two entities, from prototyping capabilities to the launch of industrial series. The group, which generates combined revenue of 17 million euros, is targeting 20 million euros by 2027 while continuing its expansion in Europe and North America.

Starting in 2027, a second phase of investment and production ramp-up will take place: upgrading equipment in the Vosges and Île-de-France regions, recruiting new talent, and accelerating series production, in line with anticipated market growth of over 10 percent per year.

Quentin Kiener, President of 3D Prod: “With this merger, we are giving ourselves the means to support the expansion of this sector by offering a complete range of services, from prototypes to large-scale production, to support French, European, and American manufacturers at every stage of their development.”

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